Controls Test Engineer

Kelly Engineering is currently recruiting for a Contract to Hire | Controls Test Engineer position located in Towson, MD .

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a variety of automated test systems using, but not limited to, robotics, pneumatics & hydraulics.
• Work in a "hands on" environment.
• Leverage industrial programming techniques in the development of automated controlled test systems.
• Ownership from start to finish of the design, assembly, and validation of automated test systems focusing on deliverables and user safety.
• Develop system controls utilizing PLCs, NI cRIO & embedded processors.
• Utilize various types of test equipment including, but not limited to oscilloscopes, strain amplifiers, loadcells, dynamometers, power analyzers, thermal/humidity chambers & NI data acquisition.
• Collaborate with all levels of product development.
• Become a technical and subject matter expert on applicable technologies during the development process to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial PLC/Ladder Logic programming.
• Demonstrates command and working knowledge of electrical schematic reading and creation.
• Be capable of implementing innovative concepts via electrical control design.
• Skilled ability to apply Engineering Principles (AC/DC Circuits, OHMS Law, Series/Parallel Circuits, Etc.) to solve system control problems.
• Drive development from non-technical and verbal requests.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong power tool knowledge and application knowledge.
• Proficiency with and ability to use hand tools.
• Experience with MS Visio, SharePoint, and Power Apps.
• Competence with KOYO PLCs, LabVIEW or other data acquisition methods utilizing various modes of monitoring telemetry.
• Practical experience with designing pneumatic and hydraulic systems utilizing industrial safety/ design standards.
• Experience with 3D modeling (Preferably CATIA V5).